Taxes on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages : Summary of International Evidence and Experiences
This evidence review is designed to support policy makers seeking to implement a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB). It synthesizes the latest global evidence of effectiveness of SSB taxes and summarizes international experiences with SSB taxat...
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okr-10986-339692021-06-14T09:53:46Z Taxes on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages : Summary of International Evidence and Experiences World Bank TAXATION EXCISE TAX BEVERAGE INDUSTRY BEVERAGE TAX PRICE ELASTICITY HEALTH NUTRITION PUBLIC HEALTH EXPENDITURE This evidence review is designed to support policy makers seeking to implement a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB). It synthesizes the latest global evidence of effectiveness of SSB taxes and summarizes international experiences with SSB taxation to-date. SSBs are non-alcoholic beverages that contain added caloric sweeteners, such as sucrose (sugar) or high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). The main categories of SSBs are carbonated soft drinks, energy drinks, sports drinks, less than 100 percent fruit or vegetable juices, ready-to-drink teas and coffees, sweetened waters, and milk-based drinks. SSBs are easily consumed in excess and contribute significantly to sugar and energy intakes around the world without adding any nutritional value to diets. A person consuming one SSB per day can easily exceed the WHO’s guideline to limit free sugars to less than 10 percent (and ideally less than 5 percent) of total daily energy intake, and is at elevated risk of a range of adverse health effects including tooth decay, excess weight gain, and increased risk of developing obesity and type 2 diabetes. Although they are not the only component of diets linked to obesity and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), the burden of disease attributable to SSBs is considerable given that they are a single, entirely discretionary (nonessential) component of the diet. From a public health perspective, taxation of SSBs is internationally recommended as a priority component of a comprehensive approach to preventing and controlling obesity and diet related NCDs. 2020-06-24T19:17:24Z 2020-06-24T19:17:24Z 2020-04 Report http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/456591592449998717/Support-for-Sugary-Drinks-Taxes-Taxes-on-Sugar-Sweetened-Beverages-Summary-of-International-Evidence-and-Experiences http://hdl.handle.net/10986/33969 English CC BY 3.0 IGO http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo World Bank World Bank, Washington, DC Economic & Sector Work Economic & Sector Work :: Other Health Study |
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This evidence review is designed to
support policy makers seeking to implement a tax on
sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB). It synthesizes the latest
global evidence of effectiveness of SSB taxes and summarizes
international experiences with SSB taxation to-date. SSBs
are non-alcoholic beverages that contain added caloric
sweeteners, such as sucrose (sugar) or high-fructose corn
syrup (HFCS). The main categories of SSBs are carbonated
soft drinks, energy drinks, sports drinks, less than 100
percent fruit or vegetable juices, ready-to-drink teas and
coffees, sweetened waters, and milk-based drinks. SSBs are
easily consumed in excess and contribute significantly to
sugar and energy intakes around the world without adding any
nutritional value to diets. A person consuming one SSB per
day can easily exceed the WHO’s guideline to limit free
sugars to less than 10 percent (and ideally less than 5
percent) of total daily energy intake, and is at elevated
risk of a range of adverse health effects including tooth
decay, excess weight gain, and increased risk of developing
obesity and type 2 diabetes. Although they are not the only
component of diets linked to obesity and noncommunicable
diseases (NCDs), the burden of disease attributable to SSBs
is considerable given that they are a single, entirely
discretionary (nonessential) component of the diet. From a
public health perspective, taxation of SSBs is
internationally recommended as a priority component of a
comprehensive approach to preventing and controlling obesity
and diet related NCDs. |
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Taxes on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages : Summary of International Evidence and Experiences |
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Taxes on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages : Summary of International Evidence and Experiences |
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Taxes on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages : Summary of International Evidence and Experiences |
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Taxes on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages : Summary of International Evidence and Experiences |
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Taxes on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages : Summary of International Evidence and Experiences |
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taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages : summary of international evidence and experiences |
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World Bank, Washington, DC |
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http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/456591592449998717/Support-for-Sugary-Drinks-Taxes-Taxes-on-Sugar-Sweetened-Beverages-Summary-of-International-Evidence-and-Experiences http://hdl.handle.net/10986/33969 |
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